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AG quizzed on conflicts of interest and propriety of Op Delhi decisions

Attorney General Michael Llamas, KC, was quizzed during his second day of evidence to the McGrail Inquiry on potential conflicts of interest and the propriety of his contacts with an Operation Delhi suspect and the suspect’s lawyer. Mr Llamas was questioned in forensic detail on a brief conversation and a text exchange he had with...

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Former Governors say ‘UK must stand by Gib’ in treaty negotiations

Seven former Governors have penned a letter calling for the UK to safeguard Gibraltar by agreeing a UK/EU treaty that ensures “economies continue to prosper”. The former Governors, Lord Luce, Sir David Durie, Sir Francis Richards, Lieutenant General Sir Robert Fulton, Vice-Admiral Sir Adrian Johns, Lieutenant Geneml Sir James Dutton, and Lieutenant General Ed Davis...

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‘Seat of Hope’ installed in Europa Point

GibSams, rewilding charity Whole Wild World, and the Gibraltar Government's Department for the Environment and Climate Change have collaborated to introduce 'Seats of Hope' in Europa Point. The initiative aims to promote positive mental health and environmental stewardship through the installation of mosaic benches depicting uplifting images of local fauna and flora. The first bench...

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Cadet forces medal presented to Flight Lieutenant Madeira

RAF Gibraltar’s Station Commander, Wing Commander (Wg Cdr) Harvey paid a visit to No2 Overseas (Gibraltar) Squadron recently to present Flight Lieutenant Madeira with the second clasp for her Cadet Forces Medal (CFM). The CFM is presented after 18 years’ service, and each clasp is presented after a further six years. Wg Cdr Harvey, a...

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Pedro Sanchez considers quitting and asks: ‘Is it all worth it?’

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday that he was considering quitting, as he asked: “Is it all worth it?” Mr Sanchez made the shock announcement in a letter posted on X in which he announced he was suspending public duties while he reflected on his future in frontline politics. Carta a la ciudadanía....

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Sunak vows ‘nothing will stand in way’ of Rwanda flights after Bill passes

By David Hughes, PA Political Editor Rishi Sunak said “nothing will stand in our way” of getting flights to Rwanda off the ground, as the Government braced itself for legal challenges to the scheme to send asylum seekers to the east African country. The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration Bill) cleared Parliament shortly after...

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King marks Nato’s 75th anniversary with letter of thanks

By Samuel Montgomery, PA The King has sent a “personal message of gratitude and congratulations” to Nato, as the defensive alliance marked its 75th anniversary. Charles lauded the treaty organisation as “an antidote to years of war in Europe” and “the cornerstone of our security and the values we hold dear”, in a letter to secretary general...

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Acerinox strikers bring chaos to Campo roads

Strikers at the Acerinox plant in the Campo de Gibraltar mounted road blocks in three key junctions on Tuesday morning, bringing rush hour traffic to a standstill and causing gridlock for around six hours on the main road linking both sides of the both. The workers set up roadblocks at 7am in Algeciras, Palmones and...